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R12 DGH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,323 mi
Last recorded77,323 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 77,323 miles

drivers seat worn

Fail 22 May 2019 77,323 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,793 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,479 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) needs resecuring (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

under tray insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,679 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,679 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

backbox corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,600 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded in various places

front reg plate damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded in various places

front reg plate damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,241 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,267 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 55,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 55,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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R12 DGH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R12 DGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R12 DGH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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